Craft Fair Success

Hello.  I want to share an update from my last post regarding the craft fair I attended.  I promised to let you know how it went and it was great.  I have 22 new names and email addresses of interested crafters.  Sold lots of retired stamp sets and punches and…

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Craft Fair Preparation

This week I have been very busy getting ready for the one and only Craft Fair I particiapte in being held November 7th.  It is a long standing (I think this is the 31st year) Antique and Craft fair at Central High School in Pickerington Ohio where I live.  There are…

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Holiday Advent Tree

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Another thing I saw at World Card Making Day was this fabulous Advent Tree.  I saw this on display brought by an attendee and fell in love with the concept.   Using Tiny Treat Boxes and Home for Christmas Designer Series Paper I covered the front, top and sides of each box.  There are…

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In Memory of Payton

Today’s post is not about a card.  Today’s post is about my beautiful dog Payton who we had to put down yesterday. Payton came to live with me in 2005 when I found him in my yard.  He was a full blooded Chocolate Lab and someone had lost a great…

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Great Ideas from WCMD 2015

Earlier this month I was in Atlanta GA for a World Card Making Day Event hosted by Brian King and Pam Morris. What a wonderful time we all had socializing and learning with each other.  There were several presenters, giving us their tips and ideas using various products. There were…

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Big News – Big Sale

Big News Big Sale!! This is my second post of the day because it is huge!   Did you hear about this????  WOW!  Starting TODAY, Stampin’ Up stamps are 15% off! Yes, you read that right!  For any stamps* you purchaseOctober 19-23, you’ll save 15% off the retail value. It’s…

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Adventure Awaits Birthday

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Happy Monday everyone.  Today’s card is a CASE (copy and share everything) off of Julie Gearingers card.  You can see her original here.    I just loved her use of the stamp set Adventure Awaits and the colors she chose that it prompted me to purchase the stamp set.  Julie’s…

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Dove of Peace

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Adult coloring is all the rage these days.  There are coloring books designed specifically for adults, with beautifully intricate designs. Use color pencils, crayons, or markers and you have a great way to reduce stress. Stampin up has designed stamp images that lend themselves to coloring too.  Dove of Peace…

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